NVC Filers - June 2014

[lindystephan 20]

My partner went for her Medical today in Brisbane, Australia. We were lucky - they scheduled the exam for her even though we don't have our Case Complete email yet, nor our interview date. Turns out all they wanted was her case number, so we could have gotten her exam done two months ago!

Anyway, I was surprised that they told her it would take seven days for the results, AND, she has to go back to their office to pick it up. It takes us an hour-and-a-half train ride to get into Brisbane.

The receptionist said we could have it mailed to us for an extra $20, but firmly discouraged this method.

I, myself, think that $475 for an exam is an outrage, and having to go back to pick it up is too. However, it is the last "tick" of the box prior to our interview, and for that, we are both thankful.

I see LifeOnHold got her CC email on June 9. That means ours will probably come on June 11. Sure wish we'd get that interview email, though!

I've not seen any interviews given in the last three working days at NVC...

Sukie

Not sure if your assumption is going to last.. I was expecting a CC email yesterday, but so far nothing!

[sparrow20 32]

How will i know if i had a checklist?

[BOS_LHR 829]

How will i know if i had a checklist?

Most people find out first by calling, then receive the email with the actual checklist items a day or so later.

[jsumner86 403]

Congratulations!!! :joy: So awesome to have this great news to start the day!

I've seen the recommendation that the I-864A be used when "household member" applies to tax filings as well, not just sharing the same residence The I-864A is to add one's income to another sponsoring household member. So for instance, Soloenta has to file the I-864 as the sponsor/petitioner. Then Parent #1 will file an I-864 as well. If Parent #2's income is also needed to meet the threshold, Parent #2 can submit the I-864A.

I think they're using the assets though, not the income. I wasn't going to give advice I wasn't sure of! . Thanks for the clarification!

Did the NVC skip May 13th mail or something? . Packages have not been REVIEWED yet. So much for that OT and getting rid of that backlog NVC.

The wife got Arthur.. I'm sure that didn't go down well..

[B&T_P 34]

This is the number +16033340700, correct?

because I call with google voice as always and now i'm receiving this message At 2:18 PM +1 603-334-0700 was not available for a phone call.

[BOS_LHR 829]

I think they're using the assets though, not the income. I wasn't going to give advice I wasn't sure of! . Thanks for the clarification!

Did the NVC skip May 13th mail or something? . Packages have not been REVIEWED yet. So much for that OT and getting rid of that backlog NVC.

The wife got Arthur.. I'm sure that didn't go down well..

Ah ok, assets then Still works! Form instructions state: "Form I-864A may only be used when a sponsor's income and assets do not meet the income requirements of Form I-864 and the qualifying household member chooses to combine his or her resources with the income and/or assets of a sponsor to meet the requirements."

NVC is bananas lately, I don't understand how they can be so far behind still given this alleged overtime. Last time they played that card things were back to normal in pretty short order. Sorry for your wife's Arthur experience! I think these stories alone would be enough to discourage me from AM calling if I still had the need Nothing says good morning quite like bitter disappointment served by a surly operator.

This is the number +16033340700, correct?

because I call with google voice as always and now i'm receiving this message At 2:18 PM +1 603-334-0700 was not available for a phone call.

Yes, that's the correct number. It's difficult to get through -- plan on a few dozen redials before the line connects. They've only got about 40 operators and probably hundreds of people trying to call at any given moment.

[jsumner86 403]

Ah ok, assets then Still works! Form instructions state: "Form I-864A may only be used when a sponsor's income and assets do not meet the income requirements of Form I-864 and the qualifying household member chooses to combine his or her resources with the income and/or assets of a sponsor to meet the requirements."

NVC is bananas lately, I don't understand how they can be so far behind still given this alleged overtime. Last time they played that card things were back to normal in pretty short order. Sorry for your wife's Arthur experience! I think these stories alone would be enough to discourage me from AM calling if I still had the need Nothing says good morning quite like bitter disappointment served by a surly operator.

Yes, that's the correct number. It's difficult to get through -- plan on a few dozen redials before the line connects. They've only got about 40 operators and probably hundreds of people trying to call at any given moment.

Wasn't there to hear how it went, but I know she doesn't put up with people who are horrendous like that. He hung up on her once and after that she said she ever got him again, she would give him an earful .

I feel like we have really bad luck! Everyone's cases are getting completed or being reviewed and we're "stuck" again. The wife has been worried about any checklists for AOS. She keeps double checking to make sure she filled it out correctly, etc. This process is not for perfectionist .

[Dwipal 50]

I had a similar checklist.. Check here --> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/498764-nvc-filers-june-2014/?p=7060553

The last page had "checklist for -wife name-" They requested to submit just the i864. But after talking to multiple reps at NVC, they requested that i send in birth and marriage certificates. Also, they said my IV documents are still being reviewed so it confused the heck out of me. I'm sending the documents in a few days anyway.

How many pages are in the check list? Check my post from the link above. See if you have the same last page or not.

Hello guys, Saylin,

Yesterday we got check list... I'll call today, but just wonder is there anybody with the same experience, because from everything listed it's looks like they miss almost everything from my IV package. I sent everything originals with apostille with translations...

We have reviewed the documents which you submitted in support of an application for an immigrant

visa. Please review the information listed under each applicant's name and provide any documents

which are indicated as missing or need additional information. You must submit the required

information. Failure to provide the requested information will delay your immigrant visa interview.

Please read the enclosed information to determine where to send all required copies of missing

documents. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call the National Visa Center at (603)

334-0700 between the hours of 7:30am and midnight ET.

Please include a copy of this letter with your correspondence and write your case number clearly (exactly

as it appears below) on the upper right-hand corner of all documents.

From the date you mail or transmit the requested information, please allow 20 business days for NVC to

review this documentation/your mail. When we complete our review, the NVC will notify

you/petitioner/beneficiary/attorney with information regarding the next processing step.

If a period of one year passes without contacting the NVC (by e-mail, telephone, or mail), all

submitted fees and documents will expire. Upon expiration, the fees and documents would need to

be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration process.

CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE:_______________________________________

Please submit this applicant's original, or a certified copy of the original document listed above. Each

applicant must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in the

country of birth, showing the date and place of birth, and the parentage of the alien, based upon the

original registration of birth.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the

correct document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview or refusal

of a visa.

The certificate must contain the following information:

 Person's date of birth

 Person's place of birth

 Names of both parents, and

 Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records

If the certificate is a certified copy of the original, it must come from the issuing government authority

and it must contain annotation by the issuing authority indicating that it is an extract from the official

records.

In addition to sending the original documents or certified copies of the documents to the NVC, a

photocopy of the original documents must be submitted.

Unobtainable birth certificates

If the applicant's birth record is unobtainable, please obtain a certified statement from the appropriate

government authority stating the reason that the applicant's birth record is not available. The applicant

must submit secondary evidence with the certified statement. For example:

 A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names

(providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)

 An adoption decree for an adopted child

 An affidavit from a close relative, preferably the applicant's mother, stating the date and place of

birth, both parents names, and the mother's maiden name

Suitability of documentation for immigration purposes

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring

that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to our website

immigrantvisas.state.gov to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific

guidelines for the document requested.

All documents not in English or in the official language of the country where the visa application will be

processed must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement by

the translator which includes the following:

 Translation is accurate.

Translator is competent to translate.

______5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________

Please submit this applicant's original marriage certificate, or a certified copy, bearing the appropriate

seal or stamp of the issuing authority. If the certificate is a certified copy of the original it must come

from the issuing government authority and it must contain annotation by the issuing government

authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the

correct document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview, or

refusal of a visa.

In addition to the original documents, or certified copies of the documents, a photocopy of the original

documents must be submitted to the NVC.

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring

that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to

immigrantvisas.state.gov to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific

guidelines for the requested document.

All document not in English, or the official language of the country where the visa application will be

processed, must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement

signed by the translator that states the following:

 Translation is accurate

 Translator is competent to translate

If it is impossible to obtain an original document or a certified copy of the original document because

records have been destroyed or the appropriate government authority will not issue one, you should

obtain a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason your record is

not available.

______10 - REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA POLICE CERTIFICATE:_______________

MACEDONIA: Available. A police record may be obtained for all persons aged 14 years or more which indicates any prior

criminal convictions (Uverenie za neosuduvanost). Applications should be made to the main police department which has

jurisdiction over the person's place of residence. The certificate can usually be obtained in two to four days and there is a 50

denar fee. Macedonian citizens not physically present in Macedonia may apply for the police certificate through Macedonian

diplomatic or consular representatives abroad. Police certificates are not available for foreigners who live or who have lived

in Macedonia.

______MACEDONIA COURT CERTIFICATE:_________________________________

Available: The court certificate (sudsko uverenie) is issued by the Basic Court (Osnoven sud) of the

district in which the applicant currently resides (or last resided) and indicates whether the person has

been convicted and/or sentenced in a court or if a verdict was rendered against the person for any crime

which carries a potential sentence of a monetary fine or imprisonment of up to three years. The

certificate may be obtained in about two days and there is a fee of 400 denars. Macedonian citizens not

physically present in Macedonia may apply for the police certificate through Macedonian diplomatic or

consular representatives abroad.

[AriannaC 17]

This is the number +16033340700, correct?

because I call with google voice as always and now i'm receiving this message At 2:18 PM +1 603-334-0700 was not available for a phone call.

Yes it is (001) - 603 - 334 - 0700

[BOS_LHR 829]

Wasn't there to hear how it went, but I know she doesn't put up with people who are horrendous like that. He hung up on her once and after that she said she ever got him again, she would give him an earful .

I feel like we have really bad luck! Everyone's cases are getting completed or being reviewed and we're "stuck" again. The wife has been worried about any checklists for AOS. She keeps double checking to make sure she filled it out correctly, etc. This process is not for perfectionist .

I can empathize. I would've beaten myself to an emotional pulp if I got us a checklist. I can't count how many times I reviewed each package line by line, or spread the contents across a table to stare at them and run through my mental checklist just one more time. I had everything in triplicate and even took pictures so I could reassure myself later I had indeed sent everything NVC had better pick up the pace again, this is really getting absurd. People who have already suffered worst and longest are once again getting the short end of the stick. I wish NVC had a dashboard like USCIS processing stats. It's nice we can get more info from them on the phone but they really provide less up front than USCIS does. We don't know their processes, whereas USCIS publishes its Field Adjudicator Manual. We don't know their workload, whereas USCIS publishes volume and trend data. Transparency matters, and on an agency level, they're not doing very well with it.

[B&T_P 34]

Question guys... so i received the official check list today and on the last page (checklist) it says I need to resubmit i864ez and that's it. However on page 2 and 3, it talks about sending in marriage certificate, birth certificate and PCC. When i called last night, Gus told me that i need to send in Birth/marriage certificate and i864ez. I just talked to another agent after seeing the checklist and she told me that my IV document hasnt been reviewed yet and that all i need to send right now is the i864ez. Any ideas about the requests in page 2 and 3 vs the last checklist page?

Page 2 and 3:

yes, the same one without financial support. i have doubt that they didn't rewieved yet the for package, but i can't get them on the phone yet

[amirhm7 6]

Hi Guys,

when I get my case number will I know what embassy my interview will be held at?

[BOS_LHR 829]

Hi Guys,

when I get my case number will I know what embassy my interview will be held at?

Yes. Your case number will begin with a three letter code that designates your embassy/consulate. I'm sure there's another source for this information but the first place I found it is here: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/submit.html Scroll down to the middle of the page and there's a drop down list that identifies all embassies and consulates by their code.

[Dwipal 50]

yes, the same one without financial support. i have doubt that they didn't rewieved yet the for package, but i can't get them on the phone yet

yeah it's very confusing. They didnt tell me to send financial documents even though I sent it with IV documents and it's listed in the checklist. I'm going to call tomorrow and see what my IV review status is. i'm still hoping that i have a false checklist

[cscrum318 56]

Congratulations! Wow the 15th!? Did they say when they were working on it? We called last night for the AOS package they received on the 13th and they said it hasn't been reviewed yet..

There you were freaking out about the AOS package.. Congratulations!! Good news for the morning!!

Thank you

She said they are currently working on 13th-16th, but I think different reveiwers have different batches.

My case was actually completed yesterday, on June 9th but because I am in Australia, I wasn't able to call until tonight (June 10th) obviously.